Washington Accused of Using Crypto to Escape $37 Trillion Debt Burden

Anton Kobyakov, a senior advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has alleged that the United States is exploring cryptocurrency as a means to address its staggering $37 trillion national debt. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Kobyakov claimed the U.S. is attempting to "rewrite the rules" of gold and crypto markets by converting debt into stablecoins—a move he warns could destabilize global finance.

The accusation underscores growing scrutiny of Washington's fiscal strategy as the dollar's dominance wanes. "Remember the size of their debt," Kobyakov emphasized, framing crypto and gold as alternatives to traditional currency systems. The remarks reflect deepening geopolitical tensions around monetary sovereignty, with crypto increasingly positioned as both a tool and a battleground for economic influence.